Cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer – meaning of the colon or rectum – is the third most common kind of cancer. Although it is slightly more prevalent in men, it is by no means a men’s only disease! In fact 1 in every 24 women will be

“Even the smallest, seemingly unrelated symptom could be a sign of cancer. You need to know your body and be persistent about having symptoms tested, so you can catch cancer early,” says 36-year-old real estate professional Claire Hodgson, who is currently being treated for metastatic melanoma and has had over

In 2018, there were over 9.6 million cancer deaths and this number is set to rise by 20% during the next 20 years (1). Thankfully, breakthroughs in medical science have offered healthcare practitioners new options in the treatment of cancer. Among the most promising new approaches is using immunotherapy to reactivate the

When it comes to the growing list of superfoods, moringa always seems to be at the top of the pile. Native to northern India, Moringa Oleifera has quickly become a favorite supplement among health enthusiasts. They often use it in the form of a powder, capsule, oil or tea. Unlike

World Cancer Day, celebrated every year on the 4th of February, is an internationally marked day used to raise awareness as well as encourage the prevention and treatment of cancer. According to recent statistics, there were over 2 million new breast cancer cases in 2018. These statistics are quite frightening

Cancer is one of the most debilitating illnesses in modern day history and various studies are currently being conducted to better understand the disease and its triggers. This studies have revealed how our diets can elevate our cancer risk. These studies have also revealed which foods contain cancer-fighting properties. One

It’s a disease feared throughout the world, recently named the second-leading cause of death on a global scale, according to the Mayo Clinic. Cancer is severely debilitating, and when it takes root in a specific part of the body, it rapidly destroys energy and well-being for the sufferer. Luckily, there

While many of us were enjoying a festive break, debate and dissent broke out in the news media about the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) findings on cancer and processed meat. After years research, IARC confirmed findings that the consumption of bacon (and other processed meats), has a

Accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths last year, cancer is a devastating disease that ravages your body. After your first chemotherapy session, it hits you: in order to cleanse you on the inside, you may have to sacrifice your outer appearance. While it’s meant to heal, chemotherapy comes with

Smoking is injurious to health, smoking causes lung cancer, no smoking allowed. Rings a bell? Of course it does. You may have seen this in public places, restaurants, offices, clubs, theatres etc. Most importantly, right on the pack of cigarettes available in most stores. All of us are taught right